Stock axels

[1998 T/A]

I have an 00 WS6 I wanna throw 4.10's into but the gears I'm looking at have 7.5, 8.3, 8.5 etc... After the 4.10:1 ratio. What would I need for a stock 00 ws6? I thought it was 7.5 but I don't want to get the wrong ones.

[2002ssslp]

If you have a 6m trans those gears will not last long if you are a spirited driver. Just measure the ring gear to get the right size or cross the part number and manufacturer with the catalog description.

[pajeff02]

I am thinking it is 7.5 that you want.

[99ss405]

that's it ... I have a set of 3.73 gears and bearings forsale new in the box

[pajeff02]

Amazing how small the ring gears are in the stock rears. I was in semi-shock when I popped our cover for the first time.

[35th-ANV-SS]

Yup, the smaller the gear ratio, ex: 4.10 vs. 3.73, the thinner the cross-section of the teeth get, making the strength go down in an already weak design.

[2002ssslp]

Amazing how small the ring gears are in the stock rears. I was in semi-shock when I popped our cover for the first time.

When I compared my stock 7.5" ring gear with a 9.75" Dana S-60 the stock ring gear looked like a toy gear set. JMO, I would never rebuild a 7.5 rear end.

[pajeff02]

Totally agree.

[raynor139]

Amazing how small the ring gears are in the stock rears. I was in semi-shock when I popped our cover for the first time.

When I compared my stock 7.5" ring gear with a 9.75" Dana S-60 the stock ring gear looked like a toy gear set. JMO, I would never rebuild a 7.5 rear end.

Yup hence why I didn't even bother fixing my 10 bolt. Thought about it for all of 30 seconds and decided to get a s60. Now if only the damn thing would hurry up and get here.

[kingls1]

Amazing how small the ring gears are in the stock rears. I was in semi-shock when I popped our cover for the first time.

When I compared my stock 7.5" ring gear with a 9.75" Dana S-60 the stock ring gear looked like a toy gear set. JMO, I would never rebuild a 7.5 rear end.

Yup hence why I didn't even bother fixing my 10 bolt. Thought about it for all of 30 seconds and decided to get a s60. Now if only the damn thing would hurry up and get here.

Yea what he said...although we just got another 6" of snow and another cold snap so it don't much matter to me when it shows up as long as they build it right....

[2002ssslp]

Yup hence why I didn't even bother fixing my 10 bolt. Thought about it for all of 30 seconds and decided to get a s60. Now if only the damn thing would hurry up and get here.

I have only seen two Dana 60's break in all my 54 years. They both broke on the racetrack, both had BB power (one a Ray Barton Hemi and the other a mountain motor Chevy). Both were manual transmissions with brute force clutches and leaving over 4k rpm. Otherwise they will break the U-Joints first, even the Spicer 1350 joints. The S-60 may be heavy but they are tough as a two dollar steak. Good choice.

[theorangeguy]

If you can do it or know somebody who can do it, it might be a good idea to weld the axle tubes where they are inserted while you're doing this...it will help save the gears and eliminate part of the flex problem that causes issues with the 10 bolts. Will it completely solve the problem? No...will it help? Absolutely.

[kingls1]

I have only seen two Dana 60's break in all my 54 years. They both broke on the racetrack, both had BB power (one a Ray Barton Hemi and the other a mountain motor Chevy). Both were manual transmissions with brute force clutches and leaving over 4k rpm. Otherwise they will break the U-Joints first, even the Spicer 1350 joints. The S-60 may be heavy but they are tough as a two dollar steak. Good choice.

Nice to know. The weight to me isn't even a concern as it down low and remove the spare and jack and I bet you cover the 20lbs+

If you can do it or know somebody who can do it, it might be a good idea to weld the axle tubes where they are inserted while you're doing this...it will help save the gears and eliminate part of the flex problem that causes issues with the 10 bolts. Will it completely solve the problem? No...will it help? Absolutely.

our favorite magazine but no longer with us GM high tech built a 10bolt with all new center section, gears, axles, U joints,and rear cover and if I remember had somthing like $1600+ invested and it still broke not long after completion. I think any money or time spent on a 10 bolt is wasted IMO. Unless you are trying to fix to get a little time until you can afford a new rear is the only way I would spend a penny. Don't get me wrong this purchase stung me as the price increase forced me to pull the trigger earlier than I wanted to but when it's done and money is back in the savings I will be much happier especially when I drop the hammer at the springs and know I will still be able to drive it home..

[theorangeguy]

Nice to know. The weight to me isn't even a concern as it down low and remove the spare and jack and I bet you cover the 20lbs+


our favorite magazine but no longer with us GM high tech built a 10bolt with all new center section, gears, axles, U joints,and rear cover and if I remember had somthing like $1600+ invested and it still broke not long after completion. I think any money or time spent on a 10 bolt is wasted IMO. Unless you are trying to fix to get a little time until you can afford a new rear is the only way I would spend a penny. Don't get me wrong this purchase stung me as the price increase forced me to pull the trigger earlier than I wanted to but when it's done and money is back in the savings I will be much happier especially when I drop the hammer at the springs and know I will still be able to drive it home..

I was kind of hinting at getting somebody to do it for free unless he knows how to weld.